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Post by atlex on Sept 8, 2016 13:08:47 GMT
the horn should only need one wire, since the whole boss and QR should be earthed via the chassis because it is on the steering shaft.
the live will the wire attached to a ring at the back of the boss (where it gets a feed from a sprung contact)
usually the only issue is what style of connection is on the wire vs what the QR is wired for.. in which case you switch it from a male spade to female spade...
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Post by atlex on Sept 8, 2016 13:39:57 GMT
does shorting the 1 wire from the rear of the boss against the boss causes the horn to sound ?
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Post by V6 on Sept 8, 2016 14:02:12 GMT
At the moment it is all back in the box. I am driving around with the new wheel fitted but no horn and no QR. I will have a fiddle again next week after replacement parts and new wires have been purchased. If I get time.
As I recall, yes the one wire against the hub made the horn sound.
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Post by atlex on Sept 8, 2016 14:12:01 GMT
teh dangerous, hornless setup.
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Post by randomfactor on Sept 8, 2016 14:43:40 GMT
I'm horn less since fitting my quick release (just not got around to sorting it), he now no one knows when I'm angry with them š š
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Post by atlex on Sept 8, 2016 15:22:11 GMT
share a photo of the horn button rear with us too, kinki
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Post by josho on Sept 8, 2016 15:34:44 GMT
I'm horn less since fitting my quick release (just not got around to sorting it), he now no one knows when I'm angry with them š š Open the window and shriek like a TREX. Properly confuses people. |
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Post by V6 on Sept 15, 2016 12:57:29 GMT
What is the fastest possible way to disable the boot release on a mk1 from inside the centre console?
(Mine is a UK 1.8, no central locking, just basic key).
I have searched and found solutions which leads to hours spent taking the car apart, filing locks, all sorts. There has to be a super fast method!
Thanks!
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Post by joeytalent on Sept 15, 2016 13:02:21 GMT
What is the fastest possible way to disable the boot release on a mk1 from inside the centre console? (Mine is a UK 1.8, no central locking, just basic key). I have searched and found solutions which leads to hours spent taking the car apart, filing locks, all sorts. There has to be a super fast method! Thanks! Cutting the remote release cable? |
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Post by joeytalent on Sept 15, 2016 13:03:30 GMT
Or more seriously, it must be simple to take off the cover behind the boot catch and just disconnect the cable at that end.
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Post by atlex on Sept 15, 2016 13:04:22 GMT
I'm fairly sure that's just a wire being pulled by the lever. Disconnect the wire.  |
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Post by V6 on Sept 15, 2016 13:16:12 GMT
Haha, just finished doing this. I answered my own question and it was the same as yours - undo two bolts, remove ball on wire, job done! Thanks anyway  |
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Post by atlex on Sept 15, 2016 13:27:07 GMT
best way to go. did you sort out your horn / QR ?
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Post by V6 on Sept 15, 2016 13:33:36 GMT
I worked out how to make my horn work. Just ordered a longer countersunk m3 screw so I can make a modification to the horn earthing. So until that arrives, 99% there.
I have the NRG quick release fitted. It is a nice distance from me. The indicators can be moved without much of a finger stretch. I wouldn't want it any closer to me (with respect to the indicators), but it is nice that it is a little closer from a pure driving perspective. It means I can have the seat well back for more leg room, yet the wheel is close enough to offer zero effort in reaching out for it and controlling the steering perfectly. It feels rock solid and safe. Not super easy to release, but good enough. At least it gives a sense of feeling safe.
Now I can remove the wheel when I am out and lock it in the boot. Plus the centre console boot release is now disengaged of course.
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Post by atlex on Sept 15, 2016 13:56:32 GMT
glad it's gone in. the QR's lockin/release need a few goes to bed in and smooth out because it is a friction design.
did you have to trim a little of the rubber off the front of the gaiter / hub surround ? I forgot to mention that.
would have been about 3-5mm, which would otherwise foul the QR release operation.
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le sigh